CISO Firewall Governance

Info-Ways; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions company is seeking a CISO Firewall Governance professional in Jersey City, NJ, for a long-term engagement. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in information security technology, with strong skills in data manipulation and analysis, particularly using Excel and SQL. The role involves reviewing firewall change requests and ensuring compliance with security policies. This is a great opportunity for those with a solid understanding of network security eager to contribute to a significant security project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Information Security Technology.
• Experience working with global organizations.
• Expert in analysis and management reporting using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve/reject firewall change requests.
• Create firewall risk analyses monthly for compliance.
• Provide guidance on NetSeg project security operations.

Skills

Large data manipulation and analysis

Expert in Excel formulas, macros, pivot tables, VBA

Familiarity with IT Security, Network and System terminology

Strong communication skills in English

Ability to handle novice network knowledge users

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Cisco Certified Network certification

CISSP certification or similar

Tools

SQL

Excel

Visual Basic

Job description

Role

CISO Firewall Governance

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Duration

6+ Months

BGV will be done for the selected candidates.

Overview: CISO Firewall Governance – High Risk Review Services for Network Segmentation Program

Services Description

• Review change requests for the firewall rules for accuracy, authenticity and completeness based on network topology, policies and standards.
• Assess risk with change requests based on the policies and standards.
• Review and approve/reject change requests.
• Work with various teams involved in the process for problem resolution, enhancement and support.
• Work close together with the Global NetSeg (Network Segregation) Project Team to ensure the project is aligned to CISO policies and is able to meet the projects goal.
• Provide guidance and review complex requests of NetSeg for effective security operations.

Specifics on that project include but not limited to:

• Security and Risk Analyses on Firewall rule requests to ensure compliancy with the Firewall rule framework.
• The task encompasses the security management and support for the implementation of NetSeg, creation of Business Reports, evaluation of technical conditions and metrics review and analyze requested Firewall rules in supporting of that target platform.
• Experience with international vendors.
• In order to provide an acceptable level of service within a support desk, the member must have a solid grasp of TCP/IP and network security.

Further Specifics

• Create Firewall Risk analyses on a monthly basis, as well as for KCIs, audits and ad-hoc reports utilizing Excel formulas and macros, Visual Basic scripts and SQL Query.
• Security and Risk Analyses on Firewall rule requests to ensure compliancy with the Firewall rule framework.
• In order to provide an acceptable level of service, the service provider must have a solid grasp of TCP/IP and network security.

Pre-defined Deliverables/Milestones/Requirements

• Deliver High Risk Reviews
• Review change requests for the firewall rules for accuracy, authenticity and completeness based on network topology, policies and standards.
• Assess risk with change requests based on the policies and standards.
• Review and approve/reject change requests.
• Work with various teams involved in the process for problem resolution, enhancement and support.

Milestone Month

• Training June 2017 – Deliver 50 High Risk Reviews October 2017
• Training July 2017 – Deliver 100 High Risk Reviews November 2017
• Training and deliver 10 High Risk Reviews August 2017 – Deliver 100 High Risk Reviews December 2017
• Training and deliver 20 High Risk Reviews September 2017 – Deliver 100 High Risk Reviews January 2018

Experience | Exposure

• Minimum 10 years working experience in Information Security Technology field.
• Expert in large data manipulation and analysis via Excel formulas, macros, pivot tables, VBA and SQL.
• Expert in Excel templates for a clear and consistent analysis creation for management review.
• Familiarity, preferably experience, with IT Security, Network and System terminology.
• Experience in data networking is a plus.
• Experience working with global organizations.
• Written and verbal fluency in English is important as communication will be required over the phone.
• Candidate must be flexible and adapt to existing applications and workflows.
• Be prepared to handle users with novice network knowledge.

Education | Certification

• Degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent Diploma) in Computer Science or equivalent.
• A Cisco Certified Network certification or similar.
• An Operating system Certification like Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MSCE) or on a Network device like Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification will have added advantage but not mandatory if candidate’s knowledge and experience is sound in system and data networking fields.
• CISSP certification or similar.

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